Nestled on the southern bank of River Ganges, Patna mesmerizes with its repository of ancient and medieval monuments.
Patna is a very old city and serves as the modern capital of Bihar, a north Indian state.
Patna is a very popular tourist destination, located in the vicinity of historic sites such as Nalanda, Rajgir, Pawapuri, Bodhgaya and Vaishali - all, important destinations on the India Buddhist tour circuit.
Patna gets its name from that of the deity, Patan Devi.
History
Patna's epic past is inseparably interwoven with the history of the great Magadh Empire. Patna came into existence in the year 493 B.C. when a local chieftain, Ajatshatru fortified a village called Pataligrama. Over the centuries Pataligrama developed into a city called Pataliputra.
The first ever written account of Pataliputra or Patna is found in the writings left behind by a great scholar, tourist and seeker, Megasthenes
Though rulers from different dynasties have ruled this region, the Mauryas have always been a significant force to reckon with. In fact Patna as a city reached its height of popularity under the domination of the mighty Mughals.
Patna remained under British colonial rule before becoming a part of independent India.
Tourist Attractions
As far as tourist attractions are concerned, Patna has a lot to offer a discerning tourist. See the 580-kilometer long Mahatma Gandhi Setu, connecting the two banks of River Ganges.
Explore the Khuda Baksh Library, ruins at Kumhrar and Agam Kuan on tours to Patna in Bihar, India.
Tour Golghar, Sher Shah Masjid, Bihar Institute of Handicraft and Design, Jalan Museum, Bodhgaya, Sasaram and Sonpur on Patna tours in Bihar, India.
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